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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.52, 1,125.60 and 553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.52, 1,125.60 and 553.44 is: 763.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.52 : 1,125.60 = 553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.52/1,125.60 = 553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.52x = 1,125.60 × 553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.52x = 622,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,952.06/815.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.87

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